Astronaut John Glenn died in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 95 today (Thursday). John was an original American hero and member of the NASA space program. We don’t often think of the space program, but the microwave, smoke detectors, solar energy, and even the portable vacuum were all benefits from the space program. John […]
Jimmy Buffett’s best two albums, “Songs You Know by Heart” and “A1A,” are now available on vinyl and would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season. “Songs You Know by Heart” was Jimmy’s most commercial successful album, having sold more than seven million units, with all the radio hits – “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Come Monday,” […]
Sammy Hagar has just released his latest solo project “This is Sammy Hagar— When the Party Started, Volume 1.” The LP concentrates on the songs he’s written and or recorded since leaving Van Halen in the late 90s. Sammy has been busy as a businessman and resident of a beautiful island, while helping his wife […]
Sting was the real talent of the 80s group most called “the most innovative ensemble ever gathered,” known as the ‘Police.’ Well, this past summer Sting and friend (former Genesis lead) Peter Gabriel toured together. Sting has announced his 2017 tour, and we’re very excited about the potential to go and see him live. Here […]
This past Thanksgiving Day, Aretha Franklin and sensation Andy Grammer performed at the Lions vs. Vikings football game on TV. Who else has starred in the middle of sporting events? At various NFL Championship games, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, James Brown, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Missy Elliott, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Michael […]
Nominations for the 2017 Grammy’s were announced with a few surprises. In the category of ‘Best Music Film,’ “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week the Touring Years” by Ron Howard was nominated for a well deserving Grammy. David Bowie received five Grammy nominations: ‘Best Recording Package’ (Blackstar), ‘Best Engineered Album’ (Blackstar) ‘Best Alternative Album’ (Blackstar), […]
If you’re a big Pink Floyd fan you probably know that original member (and politically controversial figure) Roger Waters is out on tour in 2017. The tour is called ‘Roger Waters – Us + Them’ and it’s the first since his ‘Wall’ tour which began in 2010, lasting till 2013. It’s a tour you won’t […]
Simon Kirke and Paul Rogers were on top of the world; their song ‘All Right Now” was climbing the charts, their band Free couldn’t find enough dates to book. Unfortunately life mimics rock and roll, and the highs of being so cool didn’t last long. When Free broke up, Paul and Simon began to look […]
The 70s was an interesting decade. The Vietnam War was winding down, the Carpenters had hit songs on the radio, and the evil sounds of Disco were about to mangle the best years of our lives. Rock and roll artists and bands struggled to find radio airplay, which eventually bore the explosion of FM radio. […]
“Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” are signature songs from one of the greatest rock bands of our time – Foreigner. The band looks a bit different from the initial lineup, now showcasing the talents of Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson […]